United South & Eastern Tribes

Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force Meeting
2026-01-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The USET Tribal Public Health Preparedness and Resilience Task Force (Tribal PHPR) is a Tribally centered epidemiological approach to public health preparedness and resilience. Its primary goal is to strengthen the resilience of Tribal Nations in the USET region through strategies focused on mitigation, prevention, and preparation in the disaster management cycle.

The Task Force also builds relationships between Tribal Nations and the USET Epidemiology Team, creating a space to share best practices, discuss public health strategies, and collaborate on preparedness efforts.

When: The first Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Central/1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EasternMeetings will last 30-60 minutes, depending on the topic. Attend any meetings you are able — no ongoing commitment required.

Who should attend: You must be an employee, citizen, or otherwise designated with a USET member Tribal Nation to join.

Tribal Leaders & Tribal Council Members

Health Directors, Physicians, Medical Staff, Behavioral Health Professionals, Public Health Nurses

Emergency Response / Coordination Personnel, Homeland Security Personnel

Emergency Services Personnel, First Responders, Public Safety Personnel

Epidemiologists, Data Specialists

Risk Management Personnel, Community Planners

Environmental Health Staff, Public Works Personnel

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Anna Garrett, USET Senior Epidemiologist, at agarrett@usetinc.org, or Haley Tulis, Epidemiology Administrative Assistant, at htulis@usetinc.org.

USET/USET SPF Holiday Break
2025-12-22 - 2025-12-26 | 123 Easy Street, Nashville, TN, 37211, United States
The USET/USET SPF offices are closed for a holiday break.

Responding to the 8a Audit – Key Updates and Compliance Challenges
2025-12-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
You are invited to join an upcoming webinar hosted by GovContractPros as part of its 2025 Small Business Webinar Series, focusing on the latest updates and compliance challenges in the Small Business Administration’s audit of the 8(a) program. The webinar will be led by the experts at GCP, and feature remarks from the National Center’s team.Date: Friday, December 19, 2025Time: 3:00 – 4:00 PM ETFeatured Speakers:

Chris James, President & CEO, The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development

George Williams, Program Manager, The National Center APEX Accelerator

John Shoraka, Chairman, GovContractPros

Trevor Skelly, CEO, GovContractPros

Anna Sanders, Director of Certifications and Eligibility, GovContractPros

This is a great opportunity to gain insights from leaders in federal contracting and small business compliance during a critical time for Native contractors.

Tribal Engagement on the Proposed Rule Updated Definition of "Waters of the United States" with EPA and Army
2025-12-18 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
This meeting is for U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army to gather Tribal input on the proposed rule that would clarify the definition of “waters of the United States” and fully implement the SCOTUS decision in Sackett.  Participants may register below to attend the meeting and indicate if they would like to speak. Note that this meeting is reserved for Tribes, Tribal members, and their respective associations. Registration ends on December 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm ET. For questions or to arrange accommodations, email wotus-outreach@epa.gov. Accommodations will be provided if received no later than Dec. 11, 2025. This meeting will not be recorded. EPA will use your registration information solely for this meeting. We will not share your information with any third party.

IHS Tribal Consultation & Urban Confer - Proposed Realignment
2025-12-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-12-16 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-15 13:00 - 16:00
Dear Tribal Leader Letter

As part of this second Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer process, the IHS will convene four (4) in-person Tribal Consultation sessions and one (1) virtual Urban Confer session to provide multiple opportunities for feedback and discussion on the proposed IHS realignment.

We invite you to register for the sessions you plan to attend using the following link: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/0WsSdf0JRFm8dA6aTjqXdA.

Tribal Consultation No. 1 – Durant, OklahomaDate: Monday, December 15, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM CTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 2 – Denver, ColoradoDate: Tuesday, December 16, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM MTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 3 – San Diego, CaliforniaDate: Wednesday, December 17, 2025Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined

Tribal Consultation No. 4 – Seattle, WashingtonDate: Tuesday, January 6, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM PTVenue To Be Determined

Urban Confer Session – VirtualDate: Thursday, January 8, 2026Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM ET

The comment submission deadline for both the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer is February 9, 2026.

Please email Tribal Consultation comments to consultation@ihs.gov.

Please email Urban Confer comments to urbanconfer@ihs.gov.

Please use the SUBJECT LINE: IHS Proposed Realignment.

Tribally Led MMRC #1 Quarterly Meeting
2025-12-17 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Starting in December, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will convene a quarterly Maternal Mortality Review Committee (MMRC) meeting series. As the national convener, NIHB will bring together Tribal leaders, maternal health experts, Birthworkers, and community partners to share knowledge, discuss promising practices, and strengthen collaboration across funded initiatives. The series will showcase the work of organizations improving maternal mortality review processes, elevate community-centered approaches, and explore the actions, partnerships, and capacities needed to support the development of a Tribally led MMRC.

Inside the SBA's Full-Scale 8(a) Audit: What Participants Need to Know Now
2025-12-17 13:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
In early December, the SBA issued formal data and document requests to all certified 8(a) Business Development Program participants—marking the first major step in the “immediate and full-scale audit” the agency announced in June 2025. These requests are driven largely by recent online media publications attacking the 8(a) Program with allegations of purported (but as-yet unproven) widespread fraud. The scrutiny on the 8(a) Program is intensifying, and 8(a) companies could face collateral damage during and after the audit process.

Join PilieroMazza’s Matt Feinberg and Meghan Leemon for this can’t-miss webinar as they cover what this heightened scrutiny means for current and future 8(a) participants—and share a high-level overview of steps you can take now to protect your business.

Learning objectives include:

the SBA’s latest requests,

what participants should expect in the coming months, and

practical guidance for responding to audits, investigations, inquiries, and potential litigation.

IRS office hours: elective payment of energy credits
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The IRS is offering office hours (through Microsoft Teams) to help entities with the pre-filing registration process on the Pre-filing Registration Tool. Pre-filing registration is a required step for applicable entities to take advantage of elective payment of certain credits. Representatives from the IRS will be available to answer your pre-filing registration questions.
Registration for office hours is open. Registration is required and can be completed by clicking on the links below.

Date
Time
Register

August 20, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

September 17, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

October 15, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

November 19, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

December 17, 2025
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

January 21, 2026
1-2:00 p.m. Eastern time
Register

Resources:

Video: How to complete Form 990-T for elective payment election
Video: Pre-filing Registration Tool Overview
Pre-Filing Registration Tool — User Guide and Instructions, Publication 5884 PDF
Clean Energy Authorization Permission Management User Guide, Publication 5902 PDF
Elective pay and transferability frequently asked questions

The tribal community can find answers to many questions on IRS.gov/tribes. If you have a question on any tribal tax matter, please visit Contact ITG.
For the latest tribal news, connect via IRS Social Media and subscribe to this and other IRS newsletters.

Clinical Operations Technical Assistance Office Hours with James Spillane
2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:30, 2025-12-03 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) will be holding regular virtual office hours with James Spillane and OTPH Data Improvement Staff to offer technical assistance on a variety of healthcare related topics. Please mark your calendars and feel free to drop by during these times.

When: The first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Central/12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend: USET member Tribal Nation Health Directors and Clinical Staff

Learning objectives: These office hours are a great opportunity to discuss any questions, requests, or concerns you or your clinical staff may have regarding Social Determinants of Health, GPRA measures, EHR templates and reminders, RPMS, iCARE panels, workflow management, Patient-Centered Medical Home model and accreditation.

Registration is not required. Join via Zoom during any scheduled office hours.

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

Emergency Management Best Practices for Tribal Nations
2025-12-17 11:00 | Virtual Event
Steven L. Nelson

Alliance Solutions Group

steven.nelson@asg-inc.org

Invites you to participate in our virtual presentation of FEMA’s course:

AWR-316 Emergency Management Best Practices for Tribal Nations

Date of Presentation: Wednesday December 17, 2025, Noon (Eastern Time)

Advanced registration required

Free to attend

Tribal Health Services Self-Determination and Self-Governance Technical Assistance Monthly Office Hours FY26
2025-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual Event
Due to the high demand for additional information, the USET Office Tribal Public Health is hosting office hours with Martha Ketcher, a subject matter expert, who will provide resources and guidance related to the navigating the Indian Self Determination Education Assistance Act as it pertains to health operations. To provide feedback on topics, please email Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

When: The third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Central/10:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern

Who should attend: Tribal Leaders, Health Directors, Tribal Nation designated staff

Learning objectives

October 15: The Basic ISDEAA Contracting Title I vs Title V

November 19: The 340B Pharmacy

December 17: How to Add new Programs, Functions, Services and Activities (PFSAs), Clinics, Pharmacy

January 21: How to Interpret Tribal Shares Tables

February 18: How to write Letters of Intent (LOI); Estimating Pre-Award and Startup Costs

March 18: The Preparation of Budget Negotiation, Aligning Salaries, Structuring Budgets, Contract Support Cost (CSC)

April 15: Contract Support Costs (CSC) on Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), Direct Contract Support Costs

May 20: Maximizing Space for a 105(l)

June 17: Tribal Management Grant (TMG), Tribal Self-Governance Program (TSGP)

July 15: Annual Funding Agreement Negotiations & Defining Scope of Work

August 19: Health System Planning (HSP) Tools, Strategic Action Plan (SAP)

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Hailey Wade, USET OTPH Planning and Infrastructure Manager, at hwade@usetinc.org.

EPA and Army Hybrid Public Meeting for the Proposed “Updated Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” Rule
2025-12-16 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-12-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2025-12-15 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-12-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-12 09:30 - 11:00
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks.

December 12, 2025: Bismarck, North Dakota (9:30-11 a.m. CT and 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. CT) – Register Now

Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either virtually or in-person. Requests to speak will also be taken the day of the meeting at the meeting registration desk for those participating in-person and during the speaker waitlist for those participating virtually. EPA and the Army will make every effort to accommodate all speakers who arrive and register, although preferences on speaking times may not be able to be fulfilled. On the last working day before each meeting, EPA will post a general agenda for the meeting that will list pre-registered speakers in approximate order. The agencies will make every effort to follow the schedule as closely as possible on the day of the public meeting; however, please plan for the meetings to run either ahead of schedule or behind schedule.

Each commenter will have three minutes to provide oral testimony. EPA and the Army encourage commenters to also provide the agencies with a copy of their oral testimony by emailing it to wotus-outreach@epa.gov and submitting the text of their oral comments as written comments to the rulemaking docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 on Regulations.gov.

Updated 12/8 to include additional dates:

December 15, 2025: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (12-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now

December 16, 2025: Virtual (12:30-2 p.m. ET and 2:30-4 p.m. ET) – Register Now

The 8(a) Audit – Key Updates and Compliance Challenges
2025-12-16 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join John Shoraka (former SBA Associate Administrator), Trevor Skelly, and Anna Sanders for critical updates on SBA’s ongoing 8(a) Program audit. This session addresses key compliance challenges facing 8(a) Participants, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, performance of work requirements, and subcontracting issues. The panel will also cover maintaining economic disadvantage status and navigating affiliation and control requirements for entity-owned concerns and family members. Essential for understanding current audit expectations and strengthening your compliance posture proactively.

Tribal Caucus: IHS Proposed Realignment Phase 2 Tribal Consultations
2025-12-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Event
On December 15, 2025, from 12:00-1:30pm ET, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) will host a virtual Tribal caucus in preparation for the upcoming series of Tribal consultations on the ongoing realignment of the Indian Health Service (IHS).The purpose of this caucus is to provide an overview of the next phase of the IHS realignment proposal and offer a dedicated space for Tribal leaders, health professionals, and policy advisors to share perspectives and raise questions ahead of the in-person consultations. For full details on the IHS Tribal consultation sessions, please refer to the November 13, 2025, Dear Tribal Leader Letter issued by IHS, which includes the dates, times, and locations. Please be advised that this Tribal caucus is closed to Federal partners and the media.

Governing for the Future: Building the Next 50 Years of Tribal Self-Governance
2025-12-11 14:30 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The Indian Legal Program and Tribal Self-Governance are proud to present a free webinar examining potential IHS restructuring and legislative expansion of Tribal Self-Governance.

FCC Consultation on Potential Changes to NEPA Rules
2025-12-11 12:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
By Public Notice (DA 25-1003), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announces two new dates for virtual Tribal Consultation on potential changes to the FCC’s National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rules. The FCC has also updated the framing paper to reflect changes to key dates.

December 11, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

January 14, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. ET

Federally-recognized Tribal Nations and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) interested in consulting should send an email to Native@fcc.gov with a subject line indicating the date of participation, “Consultation – December 11,” or “Consultation – January 14.”

Please note that comments and meetings are also permitted at any time after the reply comment deadline, subject to the FCC’s ex parte rules for presentations on the merits or outcome of the rulemaking. Virtual Tribal Consultations may be recorded and transcribed.

DHS FLETC Tribal Law Enforcement Resource Webinar Series
2025-12-10 11:00 | Virtual Event
Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, State, Local, & Tribal DivisionFY-26 Webinar Series: Tribal Law Enforcement Resources

Topic: Missing Persons & DNA Resources

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025, 10:00 am Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Pooley, Director

Description: The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited law enforcement DNA lab and a CODIS participant. CHI works with law enforcement, medicolegal, and other criminal justice agencies as a DNA testing resource for unidentified and missing person cases. Currently, CHI has a Bureau of Justice Assistance Program which provides free DNA testing for Family Reference Samples (FRS) and Unidentified Human Remains (UHR) for missing Indigenous person cases. To date, 45 identifications have been made in Indian Country under this program.

Topic: Resources, Training, and Tools to Address Substance Misuse and Human Trafficking, National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children

Date: Wednesday: November 19, 2025, 10:00 Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Eric Nation, Executive Director

Description: Learn of resources available for Tribal law enforcement specific to training on the topics of early identification, human trafficking, and drug endangered children.

Topic: State & Rural Law Enforcement Executive Association (SRLEEA) Training and Resources

Date: Wednesday: December 10, 2025, 10:00 Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. Mark Bensen, Chief of Police- Nez Perce Tribe

Description: The SRLEEA is dedicated solely to supporting and promoting law enforcement executives and agencies that serve small, rural & tribal communities across America. The organization provides resources and training to support departments in leadership, jail management, and more.

Topic: DHS Resources to Support Tribal Law Enforcement

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 am Mountain Time

TEAMS LINK

Featured Speaker: Mr. David Flute, Senior Advisor- Tribal Affairs Description: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is comprised of several agencies who work with state, local, and Tribal departments and possess several resources that may interact to support Tribal law enforcement. This webinar provides an overview of various DHS agencies and specific resources for Tribal law enforcement departments related to human trafficking, search and rescue, and more.

HUD Virtual Training: Conveyance Process
2025-12-10 00:00 - 2025-12-11 23:59 | Virtual Event
This HUD Office of Native American Programs (ONAP)-sponsored training equips Tribal Leaders, Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) staff, housing professionals, and community members with the knowledge to manage the conveyance of paid-off housing units under the Indian Housing Block Grant (IHBG) program, as mandated by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act (NAHASDA) and HUD regulations (24 CFR Part 1000), by educating participants on HUD’s conveyance requirements and compliance, outlining the step-by-step process for transferring units to homeowners, defining roles for TDHE staff, Tribal Leaders, and homeowners, providing guidance on post-conveyance homeowner responsibilities such as property maintenance and financial literacy, and sharing best practices and solutions to common challenges, with key content covering the legal framework and documentation (e.g., deeds, title transfers, environmental reviews), practical steps for verifying unit payoff and ensuring compliance with tribal policies, case studies of successful conveyances in tribal communities, and resources for homeowner education, including HUD’s housing counseling services; the training is offered virtually, free of charge, with registration via the National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC) or HUD’s CodeTalk portal, and post-training support is available through Area ONAP offices, targeting Tribal Leaders, TDHE staff, housing professionals, and homeowners involved in IHBG-funded housing programs, ultimately enabling participants to execute compliant, efficient, and equitable conveyances to foster homeownership and tribal self-determination, with further information available through local Area ONAP offices or at www.hud.gov/codetalk.

Protecting Tribal Waters and Sovereignty: Navigating the New WOTUS Proposed Rule
2025-12-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
Join NCAI and the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) for a crucial webinar: “Protecting Tribal Waters and Sovereignty: Navigating the New WOTUS Proposed Rule.”The EPA and Army Corps of Engineers are proposing to substantially reduce the scope of water bodies protected under the Clean Water Act. The impact on Tribal Nations will be immediate and, in some cases, potentially severe. Join the NCAI and NARF for a critical discussion on the proposed regulatory revisions to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition. The resulting definition threatens to strip federal protection from streams and wetlands vital to Tribal reserved rights including hunting, fishing, and gathering by eliminating key jurisdictional standards.This webinar will provide Tribal leaders, legal counsel, and environmental staff with an analysis and commentary of the proposed rule, which attempts to codify the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Sackett v. EPA, and also answer questions about the proposed rule and offer ideas about how Tribal Nations can participate in the comment process and monitor the proposal moving forward.

USDA Tribal Advisory Committee
2025-12-08 11:00 - 19:00 | Hybrid Event, TN
The USDA Tribal Advisory Committee will be convening to deliberate on advice and guidance for the Secretary on matters relating to Tribal and Indian affairs. The committee is authorized to meet under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the 2018 Farm Bill) and operates in compliance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

Members of the public may register hear these deliberations and/or to provide public comment to the Tribal Advisory Committee. Public comment will only be accepted between 2:00-3:30pm Pacific Time on Monday, December 8th and must be limited to no more than 5 minutes per person.

Written public comment must be submitted by Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:59pm Eastern Time via Tribal.Relations@usda.gov.

Additional information will be made available at https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/general-information/staff-offices/office-tribal-relations/tribal-advisory-committee.

Insights from the Survey of Native Nations
2025-12-03 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
USET’s Office of Economic Development is pleased to continue sharing updates on our ongoing collaboration with the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), the driving force behind the Survey of Native Nations. We first shared the opportunity to participate in the Survey of Native Nations in May 2024, to better understand the economic conditions, governance structures, and priority spending shaping Indian Country today.

With the survey expansion’s new findings, we invite USET member Tribal Nations to join us for an in-depth discussion of the results and what they reveal about our shared progress and challenges. This member-only webinar will highlight how Tribal voices and data are shaping national understanding of Native governance and economies, and how continued participation can strengthen future updates.

By connecting in this session, members will have the opportunity to::

Contribute to shaping the next phase of the Survey of Native Nations.

Learn about emerging trends and lessons from across Indian Country.

Share their own Nation’s experiences and priorities.

When: December 3 at 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Central/2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Eastern

Who should attend:

Tribal Leaders interested in governance and data-informed decision-making;

Tribal Economic Developers and Planners;

Tribal Policy and Research Staff engaged in data collection, analysis, or program evaluation; and,

Tribal Administrators and Program Managers who use community data to guide strategy and investments.

Registration is open!

Questions? Please contact Rebecca Naragon, USET Economic Development Director, at RNaragon@usetinc.org.

Draft Agenda

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Partnership Overview

History and Purpose of the Survey of Native Nations: How this effort began and its role in supporting Tribal decision-making

Presentation of Key Findings: Insights, trends, and stories emerging from the latest survey data

Member Reflections and Discussion: Opportunities for USET members to share their experiences and lessons learned

Questions & Answers / Open Dialogue

Next Steps: How to stay engaged and contribute to the next phase of the survey

Indian Health Service Tribal Summit
2025-12-03 00:00 - 2025-12-04 23:59
The Indian Health Service Tribal Summit, originally scheduled for November and later postponed to December 3-4, 2025, has been further rescheduled to Spring 2026.

We appreciate your understanding and continued interest in this important event. Updated details, including the specific dates, will be shared as they become available.

Please email the IHS Tribal Affairs team at TribalAffairs@ihs.gov with any questions.

Tribal Consultations on the Implementation of the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act”
2025-12-02 13:00 - 16:00
Dear Tribal Leader:
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) and the Children’s Bureau (CB) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) recognize the central role that Tribal Nations play in the care and protection of children and families. To advance our collaborative efforts to that end, we extend an invitation to participate in formal tribal consultation on the “Supporting America’s Children and Families Act,” (Public Law 118-258), which reauthorized Title IV-B of the Social Security Act (Act).
Consultation will focus on the changes to title IV-B of the Act, listed in detail in attached documents, and how they may impact Tribes. In summary, the focus areas are the Indian Child Welfare Act, title IV-B funding for child welfare agencies, the Court Improvement Program and remote hearings, and the Prevention Services Clearinghouse.
We are soliciting your input as we value your perspectives and experiences, which are crucial as we work together to implement the Act. The consultation is intended to create meaningful opportunity for dialogue that enhances the effectiveness of child welfare services for Tribal Nations and the people they serve.
We look forward to hearing from you at one or more of the following sessions:
CONSULTATION #1 – MINNESOTA
Date: August 25, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid) Tribal Consultation
Time: 1 – 4 PM Central Time
In-Person Location: Grand Casino Mille Lacs, 777 Grand Avenue, Onamia, MN 56359
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #2 – SOUTH DAKOTA
Date: October 10, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1- 3 PM Mountain Time
In-Person Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Rapid City Downtown Convention Center, 505 N. 5th Street, Rapid City, SD 57701
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #3 – ALASKA
Date: October 14, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 1:30 – 5 PM Alaska Daylight Time
In-Person Location: Hilton Anchorage, 500 West Third Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
CONSULTATION #4 – WASHINGTON
Date: November 18, 2025
Type: In-person and Virtual (Hybrid)
Time: 10 AM – 3 PM Pacific Time
In-Person Location: University of Washington School of Social Work -3rd floor Conference Room, 4101 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
RSVP for In-Person Participation: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
Zoom Registration for Virtual Participation: Zoom Link Registration
CONSULTATION #5 – WASHINGTON DC
Date: December 2, 2025
Type: In-person
Time: 2 PM – 5 PM Eastern Time
In-Person Location: Mary E Switzer Building
330 C Street
Washington DC 20201
RSVP for In-Person Participation by November 25, 2025: Tribal Consultation In-Person RSVP
**This is a Federal Building – Please be prepared to present valid ID to meet security requirements for building entrance.
Written comments may also be submitted to TribalConsultationACYF@acf.hhs.gov by January 9, 2026. Please include the following in the subject line: Title IV-B Implementation Tribal Consultation. A consultation report will be made available within ninety (90) of the final consultation session.
In addition to these formal consultations, and in response to requirements in the Act, ACF is also issuing a Federal Register Notice to solicit additional input from the public.
To facilitate preparation for the consultation, please find attached a Children’s Bureau Information
Memo of June 18, 2025, Summary of Provisions, Framing Questions, and a Side-by-Side
legislative language comparison.
If you have questions about the consultations, please contact Laurel Iron Cloud at ACYF,
Laurel.IronCloud@acf.hhs.gov.
